Scripture:
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Encouragement:
This verse is a real favorite for so many because it holds so much truth and brings such a sense of reassurance. Every morning, we wake up to a new day with fresh mercies from God. We are given another chance to turn to Him and ask for forgiveness.
The story is told of a man who went to confession every day. The priest grew curious and asked him why he felt the need to confess his sins daily. The man replied, “Because I keep sinning every day.”
It can be easy to become discouraged when we continually mess up and fall short of God’s perfection. But just as the sun rises each morning, so does God’s mercy. We shouldn’t dwell on our past mistakes but instead, look towards new opportunities for grace that each day brings.
Of course, this doesn’t mean we should take sin lightly. We should strive to live a life that is pleasing to God. But when we do slip up, we can ask God to renew our hearts and minds each morning and trust in His promise of never-ending love and mercy.
So, no matter what challenges you may be facing today or what mistakes you may have made yesterday, be encouraged and know that God’s mercies are new. Take hold of this brand new day, ask for His guidance, and trust in His unfailing love.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank You for Your amazing grace and unwavering love. Help me to trust in Your mercy each day and not dwell on my past failures or the problems of yesterday. In Jesus’ name, Amen.